American Shotcrete Association – Bi-Monthly News Report

The American Shotcrete Association’s

What’s In The Mix, An Informational Bi-Monthly E-Newsletter – October 09, #2

ASA Non-Member Edition

Items in this issue:

- Nominations Announced for ASA Officers

- Deadline to Advertise in the Winter 2010 Issue of Shotcrete Magazine

- Free World of Concrete 2010 Registration & Discounted Seminars

- 2009 Pool – Spa – Patio Expo Events: ASA Events & Announcements

- The ASA Fall 2009 Committee Meeting Schedule

- Government Projects Open for Bid

 

Nominations Announced for ASA Officers

The ASA Nominations committee has announced its official nominations for 2010. Current ASA Vice-President Patrick Bridger (Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc.) has been nominated to serve as President of the American Shotcrete Association. Current Secretary Joe Hutter (King Packaged Materials Co.) has been nominated to serve as ASA Vice-President. Both Positions are two year terms.

Current Treasurer Michael Cotter (formerly of American Underground Engineering and currently a shotcrete hydro demolition consultant) has been nominated to serve as ASA Secretary. Ted Sofis (Sofis Company) has been nominated to serve as ASA Treasurer. Both Positions are one year terms.

The Nominations committee also recommended three individuals to serve 3 year terms on the ASA Board of Direction. The three individuals are Ray Schallom (Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc.), Tom Norman (Airplaco Equipment Co.), and Ron Lacher (Pool Engineering Inc.).

Membership balloting will take place later this year and all elected officers will begin their term of service at the 2010 Annual Meeting held in conjunction with the World of Concrete in Las Vegas Nevada. This year’s Annual Meeting and Award Banquet will be held at the Monte Carlo Resort on February 2, 2010.

Deadline to Advertise in the Winter 2010 Issue of Shotcrete Magazine

All advertising to appear in the Winter 2010 edition of Shotcrete Magazine must be received by November 27, 2009. The Winter edition of Shotcrete Magazine, includes the printed version of the ASA Buyers Guide (a complete listing of all ASA Corporate Members) and is the featured issue distributed from the ASA booth at the 2010 World of Concrete show.

For more information about the most targeted and cost-efficient way of reaching the shotcrete world, visit: http://www.shotcrete.org/pdf_files/ASA2010MediaKit.pdf

Free World of Concrete 2010 Registration & Discounted Seminars

Use the link below to register free for the 2010 World of Concrete in Las Vegas, February 2-5, 2010. You can also take advantage of a $40 savings on each seminar you register for.

http://registration.experient-nc.com/ShowWOC101/Default.aspx?SourceCode=A17

As a World of Concrete show sponsor, ASA benefits from each show registration placed thru the above link. Your registration will help us minimize the cost of promoting shotcrete to the concrete world at this very important show.

We also encourage you to offer the link for free registration to your customers via email or on your web site.

2009 Pool – Spa – Patio Expo Events: ASA Events & Announcements

ASA will once again be exhibiting (booth #310) at the 2009 International Pool – Spa – Patio Expo at the Mandelay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV – November 13-18, 2009.

ASA will be providing attendees complimentary copies of a new compilation of articles focusing specifically on shotcrete’s use in pool and recreational projects. Stop by the ASA booth for your copy!

- Don’t miss these shotcrete events at the show:

o Give It Your Best Shot! Gunite & Shotcrete In Swimming Pool Construction (TU14)

Tuesday, November 17, 9:30 am – 11:00 am, Islander A Room

o Live Workshop: Shotcrete Demonstration

Wednesday, November 18, 1:45 pm – 3:00 pm, Booth 2210

Click here for more information about the show

ASA Fall 2009 Committee Meeting Schedule

The ASA Fall 2009 Committee Meetings are open to all individuals (ASA members & non-members) and there is no registration fee. The ASA Fall 2009 Committee Meetings will be held at the Marriott New Orleans in New Orleans, LA, November 7 & 9, 2009. The ASA committee meetings are held in conjunction with the ACI Fall convention.

Click here to access the committee meeting schedule

Government Projects Open for Bid

ASA will post links to government projects currently open for bid which involve or are related to shotcrete, in this and all future issues of this e-newsletter.

Links will only display in the ASA member edition.

 

 

  Special thanks to our current Shotcrete magazine advertisers who make the printed issue and e-magazine possible!

 
ASA has replaced its mass e-mails with this twice a month E-Newsletter. We are doing this to reduce the number of e-mails our Members and subscribers receive, while still keeping you informed of your association’s new products, services, events and other initiatives. In exchange, we ask that you add info@shotcrete.org to your “allowed e-mail addresses”.

Questions & comments can be forwarded to any of the following:

E-mail: Info@shotcrete.org
Phone: 248/848-3780
Website: www.Shotcrete.org

American Shotcrete Association
38800 Country Club Dr.
Farmington Hills, MI 48331

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